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EA Services - Stoke Orchard

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

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19 Jan 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED, a public authority under sub-central government, issued a contract for Employers Agent services required for developing 126 affordable units at Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, involving below-threshold limited competition. The contract was successfully awarded to Derek Evans Partnership, and the procurement process is now complete, with the contract being active from 22nd October 2025 to 31st March 2028. The relevant industry category is building consultancy services, and the legal basis for this tender is rooted in UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth in building consultancy and related services, specifically for firms specialising in Employers Agent roles for housing projects. Large-scale businesses, such as Derek Evans Partnership, demonstrate suitability for competing in such tenders due to their capacity to manage comprehensive service contracts. Companies looking to expand within the UK, especially those with expertise in public sector housing projects, may find such contracts beneficial for establishing or strengthening their market presence in the Gloucestershire region.

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Notice Title

EA Services - Stoke Orchard

Notice Description

Employers Agent services required for 126 affordable units at Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,339 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementhelp@platformhg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B37 7YD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEREK EVANS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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